Meeting Schedule for Thursday, April 28th, 2011:

2:30 - 2:45 - Greeting and Housekeeping
2:45 - 3:00 - Database Compression Tips & Tricks -- Terry Watts
3:00 - 4:00 - Jumpstart your BI with SQL Server Analysis Services -- Ilona Shulman

Location:
Microsoft
10801 Mastin Blvd, Suite 620
Overland Park, KS 66210
http://www.microsoft.com/about/companyinformation/usaoffices/northcentral/en/us/kansas.aspx

KC SQL Server User Group web site: http://kansascity.sqlpass.org/

Access SIG April 20th at 6:30 pm JCCC Regnier, 2nd Floor
Lisa Friedrichsen:Presentation 1: From Excel spreadsheet to Access relational database. Importing the data is the easy part. The problem is this - how do we move the data into a solid relational database design? Lisa Friedrichsen will start with a typical Excel spreadsheet of data, import it into Access, and go through the steps of how to redesign a single large table of data into a properly-designed relational database.


Curtis Wilson:Presentation 2: Marquees, Scrolling Messages, and Flashing Labels. (Tip 10 from the Access Solutions book). Occasionally, you will need to add a few bells and whistles to an application to capture a user's attention. This tip shows options on how to achieve that desired result.

Windows/Freeware - April 19th at 6:30 pm. New Horizons Computer Learning Center Metcalf South Shopping Center 96th & Metcalf, Overland Park, KS (Please enter the door of Metcalf South on the lower level of the shopping center on the West - You will find New Horizons inside the center area.)
Room: 6 see a map at www.newhorizonskc.com

This month let us have some fun and everyone contribute. In the entertainment venue we have a lot of choices besides cable, DSL or satellite. Now there providers such as Netflix, Hulu, Hulu Plus, Amazon Prime, Block Buster and the networks themselves providing broadband access to their offerings once the scheduled program has been broadcast.
The means to access these offerings are also numerous. Come to the meeting and tell/show us your experiences. Do you use any of these offerings? What means do you use to access any or all of these offerings? This can go on and on. If you have been considering using any of these opportunities then come and learn. If you use these opportunities then come and teach. The only thing you could miss out on is fun.

As usual, there will be a question answer period where we can discuss other issues as you see fit. Please email known questions to Bill Diamond at diabill@sbcglobal.net before hand.

Date: 4/19/2011 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Where: New Horizons Computer Learning Center Metcalf South Shopping Center 96th & Metcalf, Overland Park, KS (Please enter the door of Metcalf South on the lower level of the shopping center on the West - You will find New Horizons inside the center area.)
Room: 6 see a map at
www.newhorizonskc.com

Bill Diamond
Windows/Freeware SIG leader
diabill@sbcglobal.net

The meeting topic: PMI Certification is Getting Agile

IPMI recently announced a new certification focused on Agile Project Management. This discussion will provide some of the key information on the certification, including qualifications, costs, timeline, and tips on the exam. Bob Tarne will present an overview of the forthcoming certification at the next Agile KC meeting.

Among many other credentials, Bob is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster, and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB). Bob holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and an MS in Business from Johns Hopkins University - Carey School of Business. Bob is currently a Senior Program Manager with Lombardi Software, where he specializes in leading business process improvement initiatives following lean/agile project management techniques. Prior to joining Lombardi, he was a Managing Consultant with PM Solutions, where he was responsible for improving client's project management practices. His work included measuring project management maturity, implementing methodologies, and establishing project management offices (PMOs). He has also worked as a project manager for Sprint, with experience across all aspects of wireless communications. Bob's career began in the U.S. Navy where he served for seven years as a Cryptologist.

Bob is a graduate of the inaugural class of PMI's Leadership Institute. He has served in numerous positions for the IT & Telecommunications Specific Interest Group (IT &T SIG), including a term as SIG Chair. He was also part of the 2007 North America Congress Project Action Team. He has presented several times at international conferences, PMI Congresses, Leadership Meetings, and local chapter events. His blog can be found at zen-pm.blogspot.com. Bob is also a writer and member of the editorial board for Projects at Work.

Hi KC perlers -

The second Tuesday of April is coming up on the 12th. It's time to get together again to chat about perl projects, local employment, and whatever else comes to mind. How many folks think they can make it?

Just a reminder, our meetings are regularly scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of each month and typically happen at Barley's in Shawnee at 7pm. A handful of us grab a few hightop tables and spend an hour or two informally chatting about items of interest to local programmers.
New folks are always encouraged to attend. Just look for the group of nerds in the back room with the pool tables and games.

Sporting Kansas City will be doing an exclusive, all-access tour of LIVESTRONG Sporting Park for the Social Media Club of Kansas City on Monday, April 25th at a 5:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m. Sporting KC will discuss the advanced technology that their new stadium will have, as well as the club’s dedication to social media as a means to interact with their fans and advance their brand.
Only 50 seats available. RSVP at http://sportingkc-sm-happy-hour.eventbrite.com with the password LIVESTRONG2011.

Kansas City has been selected as the first stop of the America: Now and Here traveling multimedia art exhibition. http://americanowandhere.org/ / @ANHKC
Barkley invites you to meet members of the America: Now and Here team, including Yosi Sergant, known for producing shows with artists like Shepard Fairey, Swoon, Frank Chimero, The Roots, Modest Mouse and many more; and prominent art consultant Kathy Dowell.
Presentation/Q&A will begin at 6 p.m. Happy hour will follow.
There is no charge for this event. If you’d like to attend, please respond by Sunday, April 10th at https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137251896347210.